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Objective tests, such as multiple-choice and relationship analysis questions, are often used in mathematics to assess certain ranges of skills and abilities. This article examines the performance of men and women students in mathematics at university level and shows that there are significant differences between the sexes.
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Anderson, J. Sex-related differences on objective tests among undergraduates. Educ Stud Math 20, 165–177 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00579461
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